Back in 2015 I had 5 shocks in a 24 hour period.

Will shorten my story but developed PTSD with anxiety/panic disorder from this. I went through testing and consultations (at my request) and was put on medications that helped me out of the PTSD at least to being able to have normal activities and not scared to death ICD would shock me again.

What I will pass on here is to be strong and when you feel stress, anxiety, asked for help. It is as you can see not uncommon to develop PTSD with ICD shocks. But need to pass on what one cardiologist told me about my ICD. It is like having your own EMS on standby to help you back into rympthm if needed.

I found that really helpful as those first minutes when in VTAC or heart stoppage is the most critical to prevent heart and organ damage. Then thinking about the time for EMS to get to you versus something that will react to your heart within seconds.